Supervisor, Theater Production

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall. They operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects—used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM’s opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement.

NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Supervisor, Theater Production for our Education & Programs department. The Supervisor, Theater Production will be responsible for supervising all production aspects of the Museum’s theatrical programming and experiences ranging from auditions, casting, rehearsals and production scheduling. Working collaboratively with the Theater Technical Supervisor to ensure the highest quality productions in the Commons Theater.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Team Management: Is the on-site theater performance team lead during programming, including on evenings and weekends. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervision of Performing Arts Educator staff and Program Coordinator. May supervise work study students.
• Budget Management: Manages and budgets for existing and future theatrical production needs. 
• Documentation and Organization: Develops and produces theatrical production timelines and schedules and tracks and organizes inventory of puppets, costumes and props. Executes program reports including statistics such as attendance, weekly and season delivery of programs and evaluations. 
• Planning, Scheduling and Coordination: Participates in the planning and scheduling for theatrical programming. Plans staffing schedules for theatrical programs and Theater space. Coordinates scheduling with Theater Technical Supervisor.
• Program Development: Collaborate in the development of and performance of live theatrical performances.
• Production Maintenance: Performs or supervises installation, de-installation, programming, maintenance, research and troubleshooting of non-technical production elements for Performing Arts live theatrical programs and NHM Commons Theater. Works with Sr. Manager, Arts Integration and Theater Technical Supervisor on the maintenance and repair of audio systems housed within full-suit cable-controlled and animatronic puppets.

This position has the following requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts or related field and/or three years professional experience with theatrical production and event coordination, including physical and movement-based theater, producing new theatrical works and collaborating with a Performance Arts team. Experience with full-suit puppets, or physical theater is highly desirable. 
• Experience with educational program development within a theater environment.
• Has demonstrated ability to work with others on teams, across an organization and external audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels within an organization. Must be personable and possess the ability to interact effectively with children of all ages, their families, clients, staff and other Museum visitors. Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Must act with integrity and an ability to carry oneself with the demeanor, decorum and professionalism needed for the position and its interaction with others.
• Must be extremely organized and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Must be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once, which may be at different stages of design and execution. Has the ability to effectively manage extensive volumes of material in a systematic fashion.
• Must have an interest and capacity to understand and share a range of Museum content.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, peer­ reviewed primary literature, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business/professional correspondence, and procedure manuals.

NHMLAC is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a workplace and public environment that uplifts Kindness, Fairness, Openness and Dignity. These values extend not only to our employees, but to our guests, local community, and organizational partners. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply!

Hourly rate range for this position is $30.99 - $33.33 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, non-exempt position. A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants to be considered. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.